A ransomware attack affecting Russian vodka producer Novabev disrupted its internal IT systems, shutting down over 2,000 liquor stores, including its

Federal agencies warn of rising Interlock ransomware attacks targeting healthcare and critical sectors using double extortion and advanced social engineering.

Law enforcement has seized the dark web extortion sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years.

Cisco Talos warned that the Chaos group, thought to be formed of former BlackSuit members, has launched a wave of attacks targeted a variety of sectors

Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data.

In a devastating blow to the economy, a successful ransomware attack has led to the closure of a historic company, leaving 700 employees without jobs. This unprecedented event has highlighted vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and raised concerns about the preparedness of businesses against cyber threats.

In May 2023, Royal began testing a new encryptor called BlackSuit, leading to the group's rebranding. Cyber threat intelligence experts believe that only BlackSuit members use the group’s tools, suggesting the group does not operate a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker's ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.

The intention is to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals,” reducing the frequency and impact of incidents.